In an emergency, call 911.
A free, private crisis line staffed by trained responders for veterans, service members, and the people who support them.
- Mental Health
- Housing and Homelessness
- Veterans Services
- 24/7
- Crisis line
- Free
How to reach them
- Phone Call: 988, then press 1
- Phone Text: 838255
- Website veteranscrisisline.net
- Also Crisis chat: veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat
Who it’s for
- Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members
- Family and friends who support them can use it too
- You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or VA health care
How they can help
- Talk with a trained responder by phone, text, or online chat
- Support in a crisis, not only thoughts of suicide
- Referrals to resources for ongoing support
How to get started
Dial 988 and then press 1, text 838255, or use the chat on the website. It is open any time.
- Cost
- Free and confidential
- Also in
- Spanish
Details from the county resource guide
- Free, confidential, available 24/7
- For veterans, service members, National Guard & Reserve, friends and families
- Also available for homeless veterans
- For any sort of personal crisis- not just suicide
Information from Veterans Crisis Line’s website and the Boone County Resource Guide, 15th edition (March 2025). Last checked November 2026. Services can change, so call ahead. Tell us if something is out of date.